16 Jan 2017 11:48

Russian PM extends condolences over casualties in plane crash near Bishkek

MOSCOW. Jan 16 (Interfax) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has extended his condolences to Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov, the government press service said.

"On behalf of the Russian government and myself personally, I extend condolences over the numerous casualties caused by the crash of the cargo plane near Bishkek. I am asking to give words of sympathy and support to the victims' relatives and loved ones and wishes of a speedy recovery to all those injured and hurt," Medvedev said in his message to his Kyrgyz counterpart.